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Wealthy Theatre1130 Wealthy St. SEGrand Rapids, MI 49506
Chiaroscuro International Film Series is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

2018 Series: Borders

Each film in this series explores the idea of borders—geographical, interpersonal, metaphorical, and beyond.
Poster for Mediterranea
Mediterranea
2015Italy (+4)
Directed byJonas Carpignano

This powerful drama follows two best friends, Ayiva and Abas, as they embark on a perilous journey from Burkina Faso to Europe in search of a better life.


Screened onJan 14, 2018
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Poster for Force Majeure
Force Majeure
2014Sweden (+4)
Directed byRuben Östlund

In this darkly comedic drama, a family’s ski vacation in the French Alps takes a dramatic turn when an avalanche threatens their safety.

Mature content. Viewer discretion is advised.

Screened onJan 28, 2018
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Poster for House Without Roof
House Without Roof
2016Iraq (+2)
Directed bySoleen Yusef

Tells the story of three siblings of Kurdish descent who grew up in Germany and embark on a journey to their homeland in Iraqi Kurdistan to fulfill their mother's dying wish: to bury her next to their father's grave.


Screened onFeb 11, 2018
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Poster for Two Days, One Night
Two Days, One Night
2014Belgium (+2)
Directed byJean-Pierre Dardenne (+1)

Follows Sandra, a factory worker in Belgium, who has just one weekend to convince her colleagues to forgo their bonuses so she can keep her job.


Screened onFeb 25, 2018
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Poster for The Hunt for the Wilderpeople
The Hunt for the Wilderpeople
2016New Zealand
Directed byTaika Waititi

In the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand, a rebellious teenager named Ricky Baker finds himself in a challenging situation after being placed in a foster home with a kind-hearted yet gruff man named Hec.


Screened onMar 11, 2018
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